Welcome to the Little Musical Caravan!

A music therapy service for children and young people based in Porirua

A fun, safe space for kids and young people to explore music and discover more about themselves

As trained and experienced music therapists we can use music to support growth in a range of areas, including:

  • Exploration of identity

  • Communication and language development

  • Navigating social connection

  • Sensory and emotional regulation

  • Emotional expression

We are a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed and disability positive practice. Our person-led and strengths-based approach aims to help kids and young people reach their potential. Where possible, we work within children’s social contexts so that they are better understood and supported by their communities.

Our Services

We offer a range of music therapy services from individual one-on-one support to play-based groups for schools and adaptive piano lessons. We work with children from pre-school age to young adult, supporting a range of needs. Browse our website to find out more about what we do and how we work!

One-on-one tailored music therapy

Individual Sessions

One-on-one tailored music therapy
For pre-schools and primary schools

Play-based groups

For pre-schools and primary schools
For young people needing extra support

Adaptive piano lessons

For young people needing extra support

Find out more about our services:

Our Services

Feedback from clients and their parents

"She makes music fun"

This is what I thought about working with Emily… It wasn’t just do the A chord on the first fret. She makes music fun. You can play any instrument you want.

"So proud of my girl"

It seems music crosses any language (and understanding) barrier, which for our children lets them at that time be as equal as so-called normal children. Though what is normal, and who decides? I am so proud of my girl and how far she has come.

"We are very pleased we found Emily!"

Our son… has been working with Emily since the beginning of last year. It really helped him to settle into his new school and make friends. His peers are very keen to join [our son] in his weekly music therapy. I hear them say now “I didn’t know he could talk so much” as [our son] can be very quiet at school.

We are very pleased we found Emily, it made a huge difference to [our son] and to us!

Thanks Emily!